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Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Keir Starmer Could Become An Even More Important Ally For Emmanuel Macron
Foreign affairs
The surprise snap election in France could make it even more important for the winner of the UK General Election — currently expected to be Labour's Keir Starmer — to have a strong relationship with President Emmanuel Macron, according to a former ambassador to Paris.
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
Environment
Protesters Disrupt David Lammy's Speech On Tackling Dirty Money
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A 'Storm In A Teacup'
Foreign affairs
London And Dublin Insist Rwanda Row Is A "Storm In A Teacup"
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Defence
Rishi Sunak Announces Increase In Defence Spending To 2.5% Of GDP By 2030
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
Foreign affairs
Prime Minister Says Middle East Conflict Escalation Benefits No One After Israel Strike On Iran
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As 'Red Lines' Crossed In Middle East
Defence
UK Grapples With Uncharted Territory As "Red Lines" Crossed In Middle East
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
Foreign affairs
MPs Clash With Foreign Office Over Calls To Proscribe IRGC
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New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more Partner content
Foreign affairs
By Christina Georgaki
New opportunities: strengthening UK & EU relationships once more
Biden must go
Foreign affairs
By Lord Darroch
Biden must go
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
Brexit
By Joel Reland
Labour’s EU strategy faces an uphill battle
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New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is 'Massive Waste' In How Local Councils Are Funded
New Cabinet Office Minister Says There Is "Massive Waste" In How Local Councils Are Funded
Communities
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More 'Transparent' To Stop 'Fibbing And Skulduggery'
Veteran Tory Wants Conservative Leadership Contests To Be More "Transparent" To Stop "Fibbing And Skulduggery"
Political parties
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Sharon Hodgson’s Betty Boothroyd-Inspired Deputy Speaker Bid
Political parties
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Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Foreign affairs
By Mick Antoniw
Solidarity with Ukrainian miners on the frontline of democracy in Europe
Two years ago, I was in Kyiv with politicians and trade union leaders.
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Tanks on the lawn: Labour's plans for the Ministry of Defence
What are Labour’s plans for the Ministry of Defence? Sienna Rodgers reviews the problems that may await John Healey as defence secretary
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Defence
By Sophie Church and Tali Fraser
Call of duty: The row over a 'citizens army'
Patrick Sanders infuriated Rishi Sunak by calling for a ‘citizen army’ in a speech dismissed as ‘alarmist’. But, as Sophie Church and Tali Fraser report, the debate on how to expand troop numbers has started and looks set to intensify after the election. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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Communities
By Veterans Aid
President of World Veterans Federation commends frontline charity’s model

The President of the World Veterans Federation, Mr Dan Viggo Bergtun, paid a short visit to Veterans Aid’s London HQ and Operations Centre on May 24th, to meet staff and learn about the charity’s work.

Boris Johnson Stands By Dominic Raab As Deputy PM Despite Accusation Of Incompetence Over Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
Boris Johnson Stands By Dominic Raab As Deputy PM Despite Accusation Of Incompetence Over Afghanistan
Downing Street has said it “does not agree with all the conclusions” of a damning foreign affairs select committee report highlighting the failures of the UK’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori: 'My heart is with the people I’ve left behind'
Foreign affairs
By Sienna Rodgers
Ex-Iran detainee Anoosheh Ashoori: 'My heart is with the people I’ve left behind'
Sentenced to 10 years on spying charges, Anoosheh Ashoori returned from Iran on the same plane as Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. He tells Sienna Rodgers about his ordeal and continuing fight for the remaining detainees
We must learn from past mistakes and give Georgia the weapons they need to defend against Russia
Defence
By Jonathan Djanogly MP
We must learn from past mistakes and give Georgia the weapons they need to defend against Russia
There is no doubt that Georgia is a West facing country that desires to be part of the wider family of free and democratic countries with western values and economies.
Government Accused Of “Deliberately Misleading” MPs Over 'Chaotic' Afghanistan Withdrawal
Foreign affairs
Government Accused Of “Deliberately Misleading” MPs Over "Chaotic" Afghanistan Withdrawal
MPs have described the government’s withdrawal from Afghanistan as a “disaster” and suggested senior officials had been “intentionally evasive” when asked to account for their actions.
Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Foreign affairs
Ex-Iran Detainee Anoosheh Ashoori Is “Extremely” Angry With Boris Johnson
Exclusive: Anoosheh Ashoori, who was detained in Iran for five years until his release alongside Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in March, has said he is “extremely” angry with Boris Johnson over his handling of the case.
Keir Starmer Blames Lack Of 'Trust' In Boris Johnson For Northern Ireland Protocol Stalemate
Brexit
Keir Starmer Blames Lack Of "Trust" In Boris Johnson For Northern Ireland Protocol Stalemate
Keir Starmer has said a lack of trust in Boris Johnson is a crucial reason why the UK government and the European Union remain at an impasse over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Time is running out to save Alaa Abdel Fattah
Foreign affairs
By Julian Sayarer
Time is running out to save Alaa Abdel Fattah
The British-Egyptian writer and programmer, Alaa Abdel Fattah, is in the second month of a hunger strike at the maximum-security Torah Prison on the outskirts of Cairo.
Liz Truss Insists UK Won't “Scrap” Northern Ireland Protocol After Pledging Law To Change It
Brexit
Liz Truss Insists UK Won't “Scrap” Northern Ireland Protocol After Pledging Law To Change It
Foreign secretary Liz Truss has denied the UK intends to “scrap” the Northern Ireland protocol, which governs the movement of goods post-Brexit, and instead “change the bits that don’t work”.
All You Need To Know About The Northern Ireland Protocol And Why The UK And EU Are Rowing Over It
Brexit
All You Need To Know About The Northern Ireland Protocol And Why The UK And EU Are Rowing Over It
Well over two years since the UK left the European Union, and nearly six years since the in-out referendum of June 2016, the government and EU are at loggerheads and Brexit is back in the headlines once again.
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Legislation To Overhaul Protocol “Was Never On The Cards” This Week
Brexit
Northern Ireland Secretary Says Legislation To Overhaul Protocol “Was Never On The Cards” This Week
The Northern Ireland Secretary has dismissed suggestions the UK planned to overhaul its the post-Brexit trade agreement with the EU this week, despite Boris Johnson and other Cabinet ministers indicating this could be the case.
EU Cautiously Welcomes UK Bid To Dial Down Northern Ireland Protocol Rhetoric
Brexit
EU Cautiously Welcomes UK Bid To Dial Down Northern Ireland Protocol Rhetoric
An apparent attempt by Boris Johnson to take the heat out of the Northern Ireland Protocol debate has been cautiously welcomed on the EU side after the Prime Minister met with the Northern Irish party leaders on Monday.
Government Claims They Won't Retaliate If EU Punishes UK For Overhauling Northern Ireland Protocol
Foreign affairs
Government Claims They Won't Retaliate If EU Punishes UK For Overhauling Northern Ireland Protocol
Downing Street has said the government will not retaliate if the EU seeks to punish the UK for overhauling the Northern Ireland protocol.
UK Has “Scope” To Overhaul Northern Ireland Protocol Without Breaking International Law, Kwasi Kwarteng Claims
Brexit
UK Has “Scope” To Overhaul Northern Ireland Protocol Without Breaking International Law, Kwasi Kwarteng Claims
The government can change the Northern Ireland Protocol without breaking international law, a senior Cabinet minister has insisted.
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Defence
Ministers Accused Of “Failing” Afghan Refugees After Major Delays To Resettlement Scheme
Exclusive: Just one in four applications for the government’s resettlement scheme have been processed in the last six months despite risk of Taliban reprisals.
Ex-Northern Ireland Secretary Warns Westminster Is Using The Province For 'Other Agendas'
Brexit
Ex-Northern Ireland Secretary Warns Westminster Is Using The Province For 'Other Agendas'
A former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has warned that some figures in Westminster are using it for their own agendas as the government moves closer to unilateral action on the protocol.
Minister Insists US Has 'A Growing Understanding' Of The UK's Impatience With Northern Ireland Protocol
Brexit
Minister Insists US Has "A Growing Understanding" Of The UK's Impatience With Northern Ireland Protocol
US politicians are warming to the UK position on wanting to overhaul the Northern Ireland Protocol, which risks a major diplomatic row with the European Union, according to the government minister for the province.
Ministers 'Very Close' To Agreeing Northern Ireland Protocol Action As DUP Boycotts Stormont
Brexit
Ministers 'Very Close' To Agreeing Northern Ireland Protocol Action As DUP Boycotts Stormont
UK government is "very close" to reaching a decision on what action to take on the Northern Ireland Protocol after the Democratic Unionist Party today fulfilled its threat to refuse to form an Executive in Stormont over their opposition to the post-Brexit treaty.
Montserrat speaker Charliena White seeks support from Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Foreign affairs
By Zoe Crowther
Montserrat speaker Charliena White seeks support from Sir Lindsay Hoyle
As Speaker of the Parliament of Montserrat, Charliena White knows she has plenty to learn from her UK counterpart – and just as much to teach him.
Plans That Allow Female Ukrainian Refugees To Be Placed With Single Men Dismissed As “Dangerous”
Foreign affairs
Plans That Allow Female Ukrainian Refugees To Be Placed With Single Men Dismissed As “Dangerous”
Women from Ukraine who come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine refugee scheme could be placed with single men, sparking concern from housing charities.
Downing Street Backs Defence Secretary's Comparison Of Putin’s Russia To Nazi Regime
Foreign affairs
Downing Street Backs Defence Secretary's Comparison Of Putin’s Russia To Nazi Regime
Downing Street has backed defence secretary Ben Wallace after he said Vladimir Putin is "mirroring fascism” and compared Russia’s attack on Ukraine to the Nazis.
EU Expects UK To Rip Up The Northern Ireland Protocol After Sinn Fein Victory
Foreign affairs
EU Expects UK To Rip Up The Northern Ireland Protocol After Sinn Fein Victory
The European Union is bracing itself for the UK to take unilateral action on the Northern Ireland Protocol after nationalist party Sinn Fein came out on top in Thursday's Assembly elections.
Lebanon serves as a reminder of Britain's vital role in helping countries recover from conflict
Foreign affairs
By Jo Gideon MP
Lebanon serves as a reminder of Britain's vital role in helping countries recover from conflict
Lebanon is a country beset by economic and political challenges, but I have witnessed first-hand the life-saving impact British expertise is having on some of the poorest communities in that country.
Moves to overturn Roe v Wade shows women’s rights must never be taken for granted
Health
By Baroness Hayter
Moves to overturn Roe v Wade shows women’s rights must never be taken for granted
Once over my disbelief, then anger, at reports indicating the United States Supreme Court is on the cusp of removing women’s right to access safe, legal abortion, I drew three lessons from the move.
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